{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/638f964cfde7e3001115a75b/6600658e403e0d0016d2a939?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Channel 44: A Conversation with Chris Taylor","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/638f964cfde7e3001115a75b/1711301910947-05c5897756d2bb65168c3f555f95e6d6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Fred and Dan talk to Chris Taylor about leading a game production, including Total Annihilation, Dungeon Siege, and more. Chris talks about running a game studio, engaging the audience, and why it's sometimes better to be an employee than a leader. </p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Theme music</p><p>0:00 - Introductions</p><p>1:16 - The UQM Team</p><p>11:48 - Chris's start in games</p><p>16:42 - Industrial Light &amp; Magic</p><p>20:58 - Running a game studio</p><p>31:37 - Finding the fun</p><p>34:40 - The \"Rock War\" RTS</p><p>43:24 - Writing sci-fi factions</p><p>47:19 - Creating for an audience</p><p>56:54 - Fan feedback</p><p>1:05:35 - Making Dungeon Siege</p><p>1:21:24 - Development tools and multiplayer</p><p>1:42:20 - Nostalgia and classic games</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/theurquanmaster</p><p>Discuss with us on Discord -&nbsp;https://discord.gg/rasVCDmYKp</p><p>Please support us on Patreon -&nbsp;https://www.patreon.com/pistolshrimp</p><p>Learn more about Pistol Shrimp - https://pistolshrimpgames.com/</p>","author_name":"Pistol Shrimp"}